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1.) Effects of Violent Video Games on Aggressive Behavior, Aggressive Cognition, Aggressive Affect, Physiological Arousal, and Prosocial Behavior: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Scientific Literature

" I think this article is pretty interesting because it concerns how violent video games may affect young people and children as well as other behaviors."

Citation: Craig A.A., & Brad, J. B. (2001). Effects of Violent Video Games on Aggressive Behavior, Aggressive Cognition, Aggressive Affect, Physiological Arousal, and Prosocial Behavior: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Scientific Literature. Psychological Science, 12(5), 353-359. Retrieved on February 24, 2010 from Jstor Databases.


2.) "Television commercials are designed to influence children who in turn are assumed to influence that consumer behavior of their parents. The purpose of advertising to children is to capitalize on their ability to be "very successful naggers."

American capitalists seem to think that capitalism lies in selling wrapped food. In my opinion, the only wrapped food that should be sold to children is a banana.

Citation:
Brody, Gene. H., Stoneman, Zolinda. T. Lane, Scott. (Jul., 1981) Family Relations, Vol 30, (No. 3) pp. 435-439 ITALICIZE JOURNAL TITLE.


3.) Family Perceptions of Television Viewing Habits

"This is another interesting article showing how viewing television may affect children's habit and behavior. It's important what is being shown on screen including the sounds, contents, and other factors will have a significant effect on the family's watching habit especially children. "

Citation:
Hopkins, N. & Mullis, A. (1985). Family Perceptions of Television Viewing Habits. Family Relations, 34(2), 177-181. Retrieved on February 24, 2010 from Jstor Databases.